Senior Network Engineer, Data Center Operations

Sr. Network Engineer, Data Center Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring, installing, supporting, and maintaining both customer-facing and internal enterprise data center network infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between architectural designs and hands-on execution to ensure global network services run securely, reliably, and responsively. US Citizenship required. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will: Lead Infrastructure Deployment: Configure, deploy (rack and stack), support, and maintain all network hardware including routers, firewalls, and switches, with the ability to physically lift equipment up to 50 lbs. Drive Operational Excellence: Lead network incident management to identify, analyze, and resolve faults from critical outages to customer escalations, while performing routine preventative maintenance and security checks. Implement Designs & Standards: Partner closely with Network Architecture to implement approved network designs and standards, while strictly adhering to organizational monitoring, alerting, and change control processes. Collaborate & Document: Work with global customers and internal partners on new installations and tech refreshes, while creating and maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations. Remote but requires willingness to report to data center sites as needed, and involves working within a 24/7 support model (weekends/holidays) What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have: Extensive Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a complex, mixed-vendor "mission-critical" carrier or data center network environment. Protocol & Fabric Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of BGP, FHRP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, VPWS, IS-IS, OSPF, and modern data center fabrics like EVPN and VXLAN tunneling. Network Security & Monitoring: Thorough working knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals, Group Based Policy (GBP), IP Addressing/Sub-netting (VLSM), SNMP management, and traffic analysis tools. Operational Readiness: Strong critical thinking skills and the flexibility to work within a 24/7 support model (including weekends/holidays), with a willingness to report to physical data center sites as needed. What We Offer (Benefits) Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits packages aligned with your experience level. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options and alternative work arrangements to support your personal well-being. Time Off: Generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans. Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and professional career growth within a global organization Iron Mountain Inc